Maya Academy of Advanced Creativity (MAAC) successfully hosted the Delhi AI & AVGC-XR Summit 2026 on June 12 at the Constitution Club of India, Connaught Place, bringing together over 600 students, creative professionals and industry experts.
Held under the theme ‘Empowering Tomorrow’s Creators’, the summit focused on the growing opportunities in Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Gaming, Comics, Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) and AI-driven content creation. Dr. Kiran Bedi attended the event as the Chief Guest, inspiring aspiring creators from across Delhi NCR.
The summit featured keynote sessions, panel discussions, industry insights and student recognition, while addressing emerging trends shaping the creative and media industries. Industry leaders including Abir Aich, Ashish Kulkarni, Prakhar Jain, Kunal Arora, Prashant Nair and Gaurav Markan shared their perspectives on the future of creative careers.
During the event, MAAC also unveiled two new learning pathways—Career X and Creator X—designed to prepare students for careers in the creative industry while also supporting entrepreneurial opportunities in content creation.
Sandip Weling, Chief Business Officer, Aptech Limited and Brand Custodian, MAAC, said, “The AVGC sector is witnessing strong growth, driven by the rising demand for high-quality digital content across films, gaming, advertising, and immersive platforms. At MAAC, our focus goes beyond technical training – we aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and industry adaptability among students. To further this vision, we are delighted to introduce Creator X and Career X -innovative, industry-led dual pathways designed to help students monetise their skills through employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. While Career X focuses on enhancing industry readiness and career opportunities, Creator X empowers aspiring creators to become entrepreneurs by building multi-platform content ventures. These initiatives will enable learners to gain exposure to evolving technologies, global production standards, real-world workflows, and meaningful networking opportunities, helping them transition seamlessly into professional & business environments within the dynamic AVGC ecosystem.”
Madhav Sharma, Business Partner & Centre Director, MAAC Kamla Nagar, Malviya Nagar and Kalkaji, said, “Delhi NCR has always had a massive talent hub for the creative industry, with thousands of ambitious students looking for career pathways in animation, VFX, digital content creation, and gaming. By bringing Delhi AI & AVGC-XR Summit 2026 Summit 2026, we are actively delivering world-class studio training, direct industry insights, the necessary tools, advanced labs, and professional mentorship to our local student community.”
The summit also featured a behind-the-scenes session on “Deadpool & Wolverine – The art of blood and guts” by Prashant Nair, while Canon India presented a session titled “From Creator to Collaborator: How Big Brands Hire Creative Talent.”
The event concluded with a student felicitation ceremony, recognising outstanding portfolios and highlighting the importance of industry-ready skills for careers in the rapidly evolving AVGC-XR ecosystem.
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